2) Volunteer Tax Assistance Programs. If you are filing a basic return, the IRS sponsors a program called the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, which can help people making less than $42,000 a year file basic income tax returns. The volunteers are only trained on basic tax returns. You can also call the local city hall and state treasurer’s office to see if there are other programs in our area. http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Free-Tax-Return-Preparation-for-You-by-Volunteers

3) AARP Offers Free Tax Counseling to AARP members. The IRS has partnered with the American Association of Retired Persons to offer a program called Tax Counseling for the Elderly. During the tax season ONLY, trained volunteers provide free, basic tax counseling and filing assistance to AARP members. Call toll free 1-800-829-1040. http://www.aarp.org/applications/VMISLocator/searchTaxAideLocations.action

4) Military Offers Personnel Free Filing. The military probably has the best free tax help program, and it’s available worldwide to all armed forces personnel and their families. Active duty and reservists can receive free tax help, including tax filing, at offices within their installations, where all types of filings, even the most complex, can be handled. These offices are also equipped to file taxes electronically. In addition, those serving oversees and in combat zones automatically receive extended deadlines for filing returns, paying taxes and filing refund claims—and most other federal tax-related issues—for at least 180 days after the last day of combat or overseas service. That also applies for military personnel injured in a combat zone. http://www.irs.gov/uac/Free-Online-Tax-Filing-Available-to-Many-Military-Members

5) Free IRS Phone or Walk-in Help. Anyone can always get free tax assistance from the IRS. Call the IRS with specific questions, and most IRS offices are open to handle walk-in questions about tax preparation. IRS workers can help you with even the most complicated tax questions.

Spokane IRS Office920 W. RiversideSpokane, WA 99201 (509) 353-0508

Finally, if you have numerous itemized deductions or you owe back taxes, or if you are on a payment plan, you should strongly consider going to a tax professional or tax preparation business. They are better equipped to handle complicated tax returns.”

“Five ways to get your taxes done for FREE,”

Mellody Hobson, President of Ariel Investments in Chicago, Good Morning America, ABC News, February 2009)

Changes to Tax Laws. The Washington State Department of Revenue has published a new edition of Tax Facts. Available online, Tax Facts is published twice a year and summarizes changes to tax laws administered by the Department of Revenue. The latest edition highlights 2011 tax legislation, information about filing your return, and other various tax updates. http://dor.wa.gov/content/findalaworrule/newlegislation/

What You Can Do

2016 - Spokane offers FREE tax help for low to moderate income families. Nine locations: Five take appointments, and the others are walk-in. Open February 1 to April 15 (unless otherwise noted)

IRS certified tax volunteers are ready to help throughout Spokane County. Did you work in 2015? Make less than $53,930 in 2017? Single or married, with or without children, you likely qualify to get your taxes done free. Also, based on your earnings and family situation, you may get extra money back from the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).SITES by appointment ONLY:Call for an Appointment starting on January 12, 2018(509) 353-4851or visit a first-come/first-served site starting January 29. Location and hours of operations are listed below. Do you need to FILE a Federal Income Tax Return? Find out here:https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/do-i-need-to-file-a-tax-return

Call 211 to find updated FREE tax help in Spokane.
Qualified student volunteers from some of our local universities
(Gonzaga, Eastern Washington University, Whitworth University) are
trained and certified by the IRS to help you.